Episode 522
Episode 522: A 5-star cannot stand
This week, we discuss Apple reversioning macOS, the steady state of private cloud, and Snowflake’s acquisition of CrunchyData. Plus, the eternal quest for a 5-star Uber rating.
June 6, 20251h 0mExplicit
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Show Notes
This week, we discuss Apple reversioning macOS, the steady state of private cloud, and Snowflake’s acquisition of CrunchyData. Plus, the eternal quest for a 5-star Uber rating.
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- Snow lion
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- Always be cobbling
- 20-plus years of Internetting
Rundown
- Apple is reportedly going to rename all of its operating systems
- Private Cloud
- Snowflake to Buy Crunchy Data for $250 Million
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- After Klarna, Zoom's CEO also uses an AI avatar on quarterly call
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